French student protests escalate: Up to 500 schools to remain closed on Monday, 5 October
French Education Minister Edouard Geffray announced that between 400 and 500 schools will remain closed on Monday due to security concerns amid escalating student protests. Since the unrest began, 24 schools have been damaged and around 5,000 people arrested. The protests, driven by demands for better learning conditions, have resulted in significant clashes with police.